Buying Advice Wait for the BXxx70?

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Profile pic with no information on Kubota Company site along with the new B50 and some other new model numbers.

 

[CompactTractorFan]

sharp new dash with tach
folding rops
brake on the left
new work light options
high end seat now on all but BX1870
quick coupler for loader bucket (implements maybe slow to come)
nominal price increase.
available very shortly.

:licking:

 

[rlitt]

Info on BX1870, BX2370, BX2670 (from a dealers site)
Deluxe High Back Suspension Seat
Foldable ROPS
New Steering Wheel
New Dash
Brake Pedal moved to Left Side (single pedal)
Continued use of metal hood & fenders - not plastic!
Series Hydraulic Circuits - allow use of all loader/backhoe functions at the same time.
Cushioned Hydraulics
Mechanical Thumb for Backhoe
BX has 6" of ground clearance for mowing deck
BX has center gauge wheel on deck and deck can pivot
Cruise control makes mowing larger areas great.
Another great new option is the optional quick coupler! Changing from the bucket to the pallet forks or front blade has never been easier.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

wanna see one?

we got a delivery of our first batch yesterday.

 

[CompactTractorFan]

wanna see one?

YES!!!

 

[Paystar]

wanna see one?

we got a delivery of our first batch yesterday.

Already have, but thanks anyway.

 

[My Hoe]

Many folding ROPS in the "up position" are taller than a fixed ROPS. I know that was the case when I was deciding on my B7500. The fixed version rolls under a standard garage door opening, the folding one had to be folded down to fit in.

Hey all,

I have what may be a dumb question, but here goes: I thought that a foldable ropes was already an option, onthe BXxx series and BX (TLB's), prior to the new 70 series? Is that not correct?

Also, could anyone tell me the height of the ROPS, in the FOLDED position, on a BXxx or a BX TLB (assuming they fold)?

Lastly, could anyone tell me the height of the ROPS, for these tractors, when they do NOT fold?

I only ask because I hope to use the tractor in the basement of our barn, the ceiling of which is quite low. As we're in town now, and able to visit the property and take measurements, any advice/answers to these questions will be MUCH appreciated!

Sincerely,

My Hoe

 

[rbarker]

Hey all,

I have what may be a dumb question, but here goes: I thought that a foldable ropes was already an option, onthe BXxx series and BX (TLB's), prior to the new 70 series? Is that not correct?

Also, could anyone tell me the height of the ROPS, in the FOLDED position, on a BXxx or a BX TLB (assuming they fold)?

Lastly, could anyone tell me the height of the ROPS, for these tractors, when they do NOT fold?

I only ask because I hope to use the tractor in the basement of our barn, the ceiling of which is quite low. As we're in town now, and able to visit the property and take measurements, any advice/answers to these questions will be MUCH appreciated!

Sincerely,

My Hoe

The BX 22, 23, 24, and 25 tractor loader backhoe come with the foldable rops. Models without the backhoe come with a fixed rops. Apparently the new 70 series will make this an option for non backhoe tractors. I don't know how high the rops is folded down but it's low enough that you couldn't operate the tractor from the seat if that's all you had for head room.

 

[uglyboywith11fingers]

from the BX25 series brochure...
ROPS height BX1860 is 69.4"
ROPS height BX2360/BX2660 is 70.4"
ROPS height BX25 is 85.4" up... (65" folded)
I'm 6ft3 and my seated height is the same as standing beside the tractor... around 75"

Pete

 

[94BULLITT]

One downfall to the folding ROPS on a small tractor is if you use it in the folded position (which I do not recommend) it sticks far back behind the tractor. I have heard of people running them into trees.

 

[WilliamBos]

One downfall to the folding ROPS on a small tractor is if you use it in the folded position (which I do not recommend) it sticks far back behind the tractor. I have heard of people running them into trees.

They should hand in their drivers licence then. Not paying attention is not the rops fault, it is the drivers fault.

 

[like2wheel]

One downfall to the folding ROPS on a small tractor is if you use it in the folded position (which I do not recommend) it sticks far back behind the tractor. I have heard of people running them into trees.

Can someone explain why they don't hinge higher up so that they can fold flat like on other machines?

 

[94BULLITT]

They should hand in their drivers licence then. Not paying attention is not the rops fault, it is the drivers fault.

It would be the same as having a blade on the 3PH but people aren't that smart. The guy at the dealership told me he had to replace a ROPS because it got bent.

Everybody on here must like my signature.

 

[WilliamBos]

It would be the same as having a blade on the 3PH but people aren't that smart. The guy at the dealership told me he had to replace a ROPS because it got bent.

Everybody on here must like my signature.

yes, I do. And now I know my own IP address.

Sad that they need to overstate the obvious with safety. The stickers on things nowadays make me laugh.

 

[94BULLITT]

Thestickers on things nowadays make me laugh.

The pictures in the owners manuals are also funny. My Bobcat had some real good ones in it.

 

[recap483]

I'm getting ready to buy a new Kubota BX1870 with 54" belly mower. This is my first compact tractor. The deal is set for $10300.00 plus the tax. Is that a fair price? Also will this tractor do light work with a box blade. I'm mainly buying it for grass cutting and 1/4 acre garden work. Thanks

 

[sea2summit]

I'm getting ready to buy a new Kubota BX1870 with 54" belly mower. This is my first compact tractor. The deal is set for $10300.00 plus the tax. Is that a fair price? Also will this tractor do light work with a box blade. I'm mainly buying it for grass cutting and 1/4 acre garden work. Thanks

No FEL? Okay deal.
With FEL, I want you're dealers number.

 

[dgreen1069]

Recap483,

Do yourself a favor and buy the loader now. You can't beat the 0% interest, and you will find more uses for it than you can ever imagine. Without a doubt, the front end loader is what makes these BX tractors so incredibly versatile.

 

[ohbehave]

To do the dealer, Let's see those photos!!!

 

[94BULLITT]

To do the dealer, Let's see those photos!!!

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